Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-07-01

as the city of Willows is now working
under, and to-day d petition is being circu-
lated for the purpose of presenting the sub
]ect before our Board of Supervisors, which
meets the first Tuesday in July. Our bust
ness men are taking quite an active part,
ana Should the Board of Supervisors grant
our petition, we think there is no doubt
that we will incorporate without much op-
position.
The Imprisoned Miners.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 20th.-Ncthing fur
iher IS known here concerning the result of
the efforts TO rescue the miners imprisoned
IN the Gould IL Curry mine on the Com
stock beyond the dispatch received at ,
O'Clock P. NJ, to the effect that the diamond
drl!l had just penetrated the wall of the
dritt. There is the greatest anxiety here
TINS afternoon to know the result, and the
lack OF definite news is great disappoint-
ment.
LATER-The dispatch above referred to,
published by an evening paper here, stating
that the drill had penetrated the wall, has
been found to be without the slightest
foundation. There are absolutely no devel-
opments, but the work is being pushed
vigorously.
Prison Directors Meeting.
lCop7ga, 1857, by dc California associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 30th.-[Special. I
The State Prison Directors met at San
Quentin this evening MeComb, Warden
OF the Folsom Prison, was granted eight
days leave of absence
Director Sonntag said that after paying
the bills for the fiscal year there would be
surplus of S37 900 in cash from the jute
| goods, and suggested that the cash be re-
| turned sto the State Treasury. Boggs op-
posed its return TO the general fund, and
wanted 1t to go to the credit of the State
Prison fund. After long discussion the
Board, without result, went into executive
session.
Rumored Charges OF Bribery.
Copyright 1887, by the California associated Pressl
SAN Francisco. June 3Oth.-Relative TO
the report that affidavits have been filed in
Washington charging that Senator Hearst
| obtained his election by bribery, Hearst
| says there is no truth in them. John II.
| Wise don't believe such affidavits have
been filed. Charles Gildea says if it is any-
| thing it is like the Casserly trick. Many
Democrats prominent in the party say the
whole thing is trumped up.
The Fourth in Colusa.
IcopwgM, 1887, by ate California associated Tress
! CoLUsA, June S0th.-The arrangements
completed for celebrating the Fourth will
| be the most extensive ever given. A steam
boat excursion from Chico will bring the
Chico Guards and large number of citi-
zens. Fully 10000 people will be present.
a balloon ascension, parade and a grand
military display will constitute some of the
attractions of the day.
Fire at Fairfield.
Copyright, 1887, by he California Associated Pres.I
FAIRFIELD, June 30th.-About IL o'clock
| last night fire broke ont in the rear of
L. IL. LAWYERS saloon and residence, in an
old shed adjoining large barn, once used
| as livery stable, belonging to C. F. Book
and John Woods and in about two hours
destroyed it with its contents and a large
two story house, in days gone by known as
the Barton Hotel
Sued for $4,000.
Copyight. 1887, by Ge California Associated Press.
Los ANGELES, June 29th.-The Tribune
was sued to-day by A. B. Smith and E. D.
Carver, of Ventura county for $4,000 dam
ages. Some time ago J. II. Fullerton was
robbed at the Pico House, and the Tribune
said that Smith and Carver were suspected
of the robbery, and were allowed to escape
through the carelessness of the police. The
men are reputable citizens of Ventura
county, and the Tribune so stated as soon as
the facts were ascertained.
4 Heavy Blast.
PLACERvILLE, June 30th.-The residents
of Fl Dorado and the vicinity of Placer
vile were startled yesterday afternoon by
a supposed earthquake. Investigation
showed that the fire in the blacksmith
shop of the Independent mine, near Log
town, had exploded 100 pounds of giant
powder, doing considerable damage in the
vicinity and setting fire which burnt over
a large stretch of country. No one was in
juzst, but many were badly shaken UP.
Lake County Looming Up.
Icopylg, 1887. BY ase California associated Press.l
LAKEFoRT, June 30th.-Lake county will
harvest this year q large crop of wheat bar
ley and hay, which are better than for
many years Fruit is plentiful and free
from pests.
Rell estate is changing hands and COM
ing up rapidly.
Los Angeles Notes.
icopiglt, 1857, by he California 4issociatea Press.
Les ANGELES, June 30th.-Bids will be
received at Bricknell & Whites office
until July 9Th for the sale of the great San
Joaquin ranch III body.
John Gibney, who was convicted last
week of releasing John Scott from the Po-
mona Jail, was to-day sentenced to one
year at San Quentin.
Terrible Injury to "A stocktonian.
lCopyTght, 1887, by tse CatorrliG Assoeated Press,
STOCKTON, June 3oth.- This evening
Wm. Otfutt, sign painter, was horribly
mangled in a runaway accident, His head
and face were cut and bruised. and the
lower part of his body ripped open bv COM
ing in contact with the wheels His recov.
cry is doubtful. 0ifutt has a wife living in
Los Angeles.
The Chronicle Sued.
iCopgig, 1887, by TIC California AssOctated Press.
REDWOOD CITY, June 29th.-J. NJ. Vas
quez has commenced suit against NJ H. de-
Young for libel. There recently appeared
in paper owned By the defendant de-
scription Of a prize fight between Vasquez
and person named Bird. Vasquez thinks
that the article damaged him to the amount
of s. coo.
Chinaman Robbed and Shot.
TCopyight, 1887, by ase California associated frcss
MARYsvILLE, June 3Olh.-The driver of
the Wheatland and Smartsville stage this
morning found Chinaman by the road
side shot through the lungs. The China
man said he had been stopped and shot by
masked robber, who took from him $50.
The victim was taken TO Wheatland. He
is fatally wounded.
Alleged Breach of Confidence.
copyTight. 1857. by le California Associated Fress
ST. HELENA, June 3Oth-Maior ]. S. Hay
was interviewed to-day concerning his ap-
plication for the Superintendency of the
Veterans Home. The Major expresses
great indignation at Director Davis action
in causing to be published what he alleges
was private communication to Davis
CanyonviIle's Boom.
CANYoNvTLLE, June 30th.-[By Postal
Telegraph IA new Lodge of A. o. u. w.
was organized here by E. G. Hirsh, D. D.
G. NJ. assisted by DR.. r. c. Hunter last
night, with charter membership of-eigh.